Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of surpassing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL`s all-time leading scorer. After tying Gretzky with two goals on Friday, Ovechkin will have his next chance to break the record on Sunday against the New York Islanders.
In his recent game at Capital One Arena against the Blackhawks, Ovechkin delivered a memorable two-goal performance. Although he had an opportunity for a hat trick that would have broken Gretzky`s record, he chose not to score his 895th goal on an empty net. Hockey enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating Ovechkin`s upcoming game against the Islanders.
With six games remaining in the Capitals` season, Ovechkin has plenty of opportunities to break the record before the regular season concludes. Even at 39 years old, Ovechkin maintains an impressive scoring pace. His first goal on Friday marked his 14th 40-goal season, surpassing Gretzky`s record for the most 40-goal seasons.
Fans hoping to witness history in the making will be pleased to know that Ovechkin has a strong scoring history against the Islanders. In 71 games against them, he has scored 44 goals, making them the eighth-most scored against any team.
As Ovechkin approaches the all-time goals record, here’s how you can watch the Capitals vs. Islanders game.
Where to watch Capitals vs. Islanders
Date: Sunday, April 5
Location: Barclays Center — New York, New York
TV: TNT, truTV | Stream: fubo (try for free)
Capitals remaining schedule
- April 6: at Islanders
- April 10: vs. Hurricanes
- April 12: at Blue Jackets
- April 13: vs. Blue Jackets
- April 15: at Islanders
- April 17: at Penguins
Elton Marrow